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Reviewed:
Feb 2009
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Essentially a D3 body with a higher-resolution sensor, the 24MP Nikon D3X offers the joint (with the Sony A900) highest pixel count of any current full-frame DSLR. Superficially, the new flagship is the D3's identical twin. The camera's core component, however, is brand new. The 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor provides a resolution of 24.5 megapixels, and while this is - compared to the D3 - a massive jump in resolution, D3X users have to accept a smaller range of sensitivity (ISO 100 to 1600, extendable to ISO 50 to 6400) and slower continuous shooting of five frames per second (7 fps in DX mode) in return.
The superb 51-point AF system and the 1005 pixel metering sensor have been carried over directly and work as well on the D3X as they do on the D3. The D3X's high resolution sensor, combined with a relatively weak AA filter and a superb JPEG engine delivers a level of sharp detail that beats even the strongest competitors including the previous number one in this area, the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III. There is no doubt, if image detail is on top of your priority list the D3X has to be your number one option.
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| Announced: | Dec 1, 2008 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Large SLR" | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 5056 x 4032, 4544 x 3024, 3968 x 2640, 3792 x 3024, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1976, 2528 x 2016, 1984 x 132 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 24.5 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25.7 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Expeed | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (50-6400 with boost) | ? |
| White balance presets | 12 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (5) | ? |
| Image stabilization | No | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 51 | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 920,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | No | |
| Built-in flash | No | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (1-5 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ? |
| AE Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (2 to 9 frames either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Microphone | None | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini Type C) | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (Water and dust resistant) | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 4400 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | ? |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | GP-1 | |
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